WOUC002 Hyperbaric Safety Officer LPN FT

South Arkansas Regional Hospital; El Dorado (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

As a Hyperbaric Safety Officer at a leading hospital, you will manage the hyperbaric chambers and ensure patient safety during Oxygen Therapy. This full-time role requires a nursing degree and experience with wound care, offering a unique opportunity to impact patient outcomes directly. Join a dedicated team and contribute to advanced healthcare solutions in an innovative environment.

Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Nurse with two years of nursing experience required.
• Current Arkansas nursing license required.
• Preferred certifications: certified hyperbaric technologist (CHT) or certified hyperbaric specialist (CHS).

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the safe operation of hyperbaric chambers.
• Educating patients about Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy.
• Conducting safety drills and maintaining compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Communication

Patient Care

Safety Protocols

Education

Associate's degree in nursing

Job description

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Position Summary

Under general supervision of the Director of Wound Care, is responsible for the safe and effective operation of the hyperbaric chamber(s) and related support systems, including the day-to-day maintenance on the hyperbaric chamber (s) and related support systems.

Job Details

Description

Position Summary

Under general supervision of the Director of Wound Care, is responsible for the safe and effective operation of the hyperbaric chamber(s) and related support systems, including the day-to-day maintenance on the hyperbaric chamber (s) and related support systems.

Education

Associate's degree in nursing is required (minimum education)

Experience

Wound Care and Hyperbaric experience preferred

Licensed Professional Nurse with two years of nursing experience required

License

Current Arkansas or Multistage nursing license is required

Certifications

Current certified hyperbaric technologist certification (CHT or certified hyperbaric specialist (CHS) preferred.

Pre or post hire completion of an approved Hyperbaric Oxygen (HBO) Safety course. If pre-hire, the course completion must be within the past 5 years from date of hire.

Pre or post hire completion of an approved Hyperbaric Medicine Introductory course (from Undersee & Hyperbaric Medical Society, National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology, Department of Defense, or American College of Hyperbaric Medicine).

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required.

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification required (may be obtained within 3 months of hire)

Essential Functions

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the following Essential Duties satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the Essential Duties of the position, provided it does not create undue hardship on SARH.

• Preparing, educating, and orienting patients about the Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy treatment.
• Lifting and or transferring patients per local policy and getting them ready for treatment administration. Answering patient questions and concerns regarding treatment.
• Administration of Hyperbaric Oxygen therapy as prescribed by the Hyperbaric provider to the patient. This includes monitoring and controlling the performance of the hyperbaric chamber equipment, as well as monitoring the patient’s response during the session and making proper adjustments to ensure the patients safety and the safe and effective use of the equipment.
• Making appropriate data entries for daily Hyperbaric treatments and wound care clinic visits and keeping complete and accurate patient records.
• Operating and maintaining the Hyperbaric chamber(s) and other hyperbaric support oxygen systems as required.
• Participating in the safety program, such as conducting safety drills.
  
  

Responsibilities

Is responsible for all the Hyperbaric equipment/supply, and for ensuring the safe and effective operation and maintenance of the Hyperbaric chamber(s) and related systems and ancillary components. This includes:

• Evaluating the equipment and supply used in the chamber(s) to ensure they meet all safety requirements before they ae permitted inside the chamber(s).
• Restricting or removing potentially hazardous supply or equipment items.
• Collaborating with Program Director and Healogics to coordinate and approve all Hyperbaric chamber upgrades, modifications, and repairs to the Hyperbaric system, and to ensure they are in compliance with appropriate safety standards.
  
  

Works closely with facility management personnel and department medical personnel to ensure smooth day-to-day operations. Also works closely with Medical, Program, and Nursing senior management to develop and annually revise department policies and procedures, as well as operation and maintenance documents.

Leads the Hyperbaric safety program activities and initiatives. This includes:

• Maintaining a safe environment in the Hyperbaric facility for patients and staff and using approved and recognized decompression procedures for all persons with a Hyperbaric exposure to inert gases.
• Reviewing all department safety incidents, collecting information regarding equipment/patient safety, reports relevant incidents to the staff, and periodically providing in-service training related to Hyperbarics.
• Conducting quarterly safety drills to improve staff responses to emergencies.
• Informing personnel of any special conditions such as infection prevention, hazard control.
• Assisting the Medical Director in reviewing and documenting safety-related events and discussing appropriate events with others to facilitate learning.
• Maintaining department compliance with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 99 (Health Care Facilities Code) with regards to Hyperbarics.
• Reviewing, making change recommendations for department safety policies, and incorporating new policies as appropriate.
• Serving on the hospital safety environment of care committee, as appropriate.
  
  

If CMA or LPN, may function as a Documentation Assistant (scribe) in accordance with Healogics policy.

Performs Other Duties As Required.

This job description is a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all the possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties I may be asked to perform when assigned to me.

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• Seniority level

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Employment type

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• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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